Education Recruitment Consultant: Ex-Teachers Wanted

Ready to Leave the Classroom? Stay in Education with Tradewind Recruitment - London

Education Recruitment Consultant Ideal for Teachers & Ex-Teachers

Are you a teacher, ex-teacher or education professional in London thinking about life beyond the classroom?

If you still care deeply about education but want better earning potential, clearer progression and a more sustainable work-life balance, education recruitment could be the perfect next step.

At Tradewind Recruitment London, many of our top-performing consultants, managers and directors are former teachers. They've successfully transitioned out of teaching while continuing to support schools, pupils and education staff across London.

Why Teachers Succeed in Education Recruitment

Teaching equips you with exactly what's needed to thrive in recruitment:

• Confident communication and relationship-building
• First-hand understanding of London schools and education settings
• Strong organisation, time management and resilience
• Experience managing pressure, deadlines and competing priorities
• Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and school expectations

That's why teachers consistently become some of our highest billers and fastest-progressing consultants.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supplying teachers and support staff to schools nationwide and across London.

• Sunday Times Top 100 Company (5 times)
• One of the largest specialist education recruiters in the UK
• Over 25 years of education recruitment expertise
• Known for industry-leading training and internal promotion

You'll be based in one of our London offices, joining a high-performing team through our Impact Academy recruitment training programme.

The Impact Academy - Built for Teachers Changing Career

The Impact Academy is a structured development programme designed for people new to recruitment - especially teachers moving out of the classroom.

You'll receive:

• Comprehensive recruitment training from day one
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support
• Clear KPIs with realistic expectations
• A genuine pathway into sales, leadership and management

No recruitment or sales experience required - your teaching background is your biggest asset.

The Role: Education Recruitment Consultant (London)

In your first year, you will:

• Recruit teachers and education staff for temporary and permanent roles
• Interview, screen and support candidates through placements
• Create professional CV profiles for London schools
• Build strong, long-term relationships with schools across Greater London
• Work towards achievable targets with your manager
• Earn commission at every stage of your development

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• £32,000 basic salary
• £35,000 - £42,000 realistic first-year earnings
• Commission paid from day one
• 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
• Daily free breakfast, Friday drinks & strong wellbeing focus
• Clear progression - many of our Managers and Directors started as Consultants

Career Progression in Education Recruitment

After your first year, you'll move onto a dedicated Sales Desk with advanced training in:

• Business development and school partnerships
• Negotiation and margin management
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Managing challenging conversations
• Customer service and time management

Many Impact Academy graduates reach top-10 consultant status within their first year in sales.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for:

• Teachers looking to leave the classroom
• Ex-teachers or supply teachers
• Teaching assistants, SEN and pastoral professionals
• Education graduates with school-based experience

You don't need recruitment experience - just:

• Strong communication skills
• Resilience and motivation
• Ambition to build a long-term career outside the classroom

Apply Today - London Offices

We're currently recruiting across our London teams and would love to hear from teachers ready for their next chapter.

Apply now for an immediate interview opportunity and take the first step into a rewarding career in education recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment.

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